That's how it started (not pretty, but it
ended well)... the full segment unfortunately isn't available
online for free,
but you can buy the full episode for $2.99 on iTunes: Shark
Tank Season 3, Episode 9
Shark Tank
Tower Paddle Board's founder Stephan Aarstol
Shark Tank Entrepreneur Insider
Welcome to the most comprehensive web page
on ABC's Shark Tank, written and organized by a Shark Tank
entrepreneur with insider knowledge of the show. Whether
you're just a fan of the Shark Tank show, a future Shark
Tank hopeful, a Shark Tank contestant doing pre-taping research,
or just an interested investor, this page is your new best
friend. Here is just a small sampling of the Shark Tank
related resources you'll find here:
Shark Score Card - A break-down
of televised Shark Tank deals categorized by each Shark
Shark Tank Resources - A spotlight
on some great Shark Tank related resources online
My hope is you'll find this web page useful. In addition
to being on the show, I'm a big fan of the show too so this
Shark Tank TV show resource was also a lot of fun to create.
If you do find it useful, all I ask is that you consider
telling your friends on FaceBook or maybe linking to us
from your website or blog.
Shark Tank's Shark Score Card
Shark Tank Season 3 (as of 2/28/2012)
Barbara Corcoran
Mark Cuban
Lori Greiner
Daymond John
Robert Herjavec
Kevin O'Leary
Deals
5.5
10.33
3.83
4
2.83
1.5
Invest
$550,000
$2,025,000
$575,000
$530,000
$430,000
$350,000
Deal List
Smart
Baker
$75,000 for 40% + 5% royalty/payback
Clean
Bottle
$60,000 for 8%
Show-No
$75,000 for 25%
EZ
Vip (split)
$150,000 for 30%
(plus A-list artist)
Cougar Ltd. Entrepreneur:
Ryan Custer
Cougar branded energy drink. http://www.drinkcougar.com Ask: $150,000 for 30% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
Remyxx Entrepreneur: Gary Gagnon
100% recycled tennis shoes. http://www.remyxxsneakers.com Ask: $100,000 for 20% Deal: $50,000 for 80% Investor(s): Daymond John & Mark
Cuban ST Valuation:
$63K
Nitroforce Industries Entrepreneur:
Frank Campitelli & Debrae Barensfeld
Home gym. http://www.thenitroforce.com Ask: $250,000 for 10% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
UniKey Entrepreneur:
Phil Dumas
Smartphone controlled locks. http://www.unikeytech.com Ask: $500,000 for 33% Deal:
$500,000 for 40% & sharks get two seats on the board. Investor(s): Kevin O'Leary & Mark
Cuban ST
Valuation: $1.25M
Shark Tank Season 3,
Episode 14
Wild Squirrel Nut Butter Entrepreneur: Erika Welsh & Keeley
Tillotson
Specialty peanut butter. http://wildsquirrelnutbutter.com Ask: $50,000 for 10% Deal:
$50,000 for 40% Investor(s): Barbara
Corcoran ST
Valuation: $125K
Cab 20 Entrepreneur:
Tom Callahan
Alternative rock band. http://www.cab20music.com Ask: $200,000 for 20% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
Mix Bikini Entrepreneur:
Frank Scozzafava & Adam DiSilvestro
Mix-n-match bikini pieces. http://www.mixbikini.com Ask: $50,000 for 5% Deal:
$50,000 for 25% Investor(s): Barbara
Corcoran ST
Valuation: $200K
Dance With Me Entrepreneur:
Billy Blanks Jr.
Fitness dance videos. http://www.meettheblanks.com Ask: $100,000 for 20% Deal:
$100,000 for 50%, contingent on a licensing deal with
Zoomba. Investor(s): Daymond John
& Mark Cuban ST
Valuation: $200K
Shark Tank Season 3,
Episode 13
AirBedz Entrepreneur:
Jim Pittman
Air beds for truck beds. http://www.truckairbedz.com Ask: $250,000 for 15% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
SkyRider Entrepreneur:
Scotty Olson
Human powered roller coaster ride. http://www.skyridetechnology.com Ask: $3,000,000 for 20% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
Boot Illusion Entrepreneur:
Queenie Davis & Andrew Goodrum
Shoe to boot conversion accessories. http://www.queengraceshoes.com Ask: $100,000 for 30% Deal:
$100,000 for 55% Investor(s): Barbara
Corcoran ST
Valuation: $182K
Villy Customs Entrepreneur:
Fleetwood Hicks
Custom beach cruisers. http://www.villycustoms.com Ask: $500,000 for 33% Deal:
$500,000 for 42% Investor(s): Mark
Cuban & Barbara Corcoran ST
Valuation: $1.2M
Shark Tank Season 3,
Episode 12
NailPak Entrepreneur:
Barbara Lampugnale
Nail polish, remover, pads, files in one http://www.DualityCosmetics.com Ask: $50,000 for 20% Deal:
$50,000 for 40% Investor(s): Lori
Greiner ST
Valuation: $125K
Debbie Brooks Entrepreneur:
Barbara Lampugnale
Customizable artsy handbags. http://www.debbiebrooks.com Ask: $540,000 for 20% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
Trimi Tanks Entrepreneur:
Lindsay Johnson & Nicole Bilsky
Tanks with changeable straps. http://www.trimitank.com Ask: $57,000 for 30% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
Lollacup Entrepreneur:
Mark & Hanna Lim
Weighted straw sippy cup http://www.lollacup.com Ask: $100,000 for 15% Deal:
$100K for 40% Investor(s): Mark
Cuban & Robert Herjavek ST
Valuation: $250K
Shark Tank Season 3,
Episode 11
Blondie's Cookies Entrepreneur: Brenda Coffman
Chain of retail cookie stores http://www.blondiescookies.com Ask: $200,000 for 3% Deal: No deal Investor(s): None
Viewsport Entrepreneur: Ben Wood
Sweat activated graphics on apparel http://www.viewsport.us Ask: $500,000 for 20% Deal: No deal Investor(s): None
Sullivan Generator Entrepreneur: Mark Sullivan
Crazy gold generating generator http://www.marksullivanresearch.com Ask: $1,000,000 for 10% Deal: No deal Investor(s): None
Copa De Vino Entrepreneur: James Martin
Wine sold in retail by the glass http://www.copadivino.com Ask: $300,000 for 5% Deal: No deal Investor(s): None
Shark Tank Season 3,
Episode 10
The Ave Entrepreneur: Nick Romero
Customized clothing store concept http://www.theavevenice.com Ask: $125,000 for 15% Deal: No deal Investor(s): None
Barkem's Entrepreneur:
Blake St. Clair
Lunchables for a pet http://www.barkems.com Ask: $100,000 for 51% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
Brewer's Cow Ice Cream Entrepreneur:
Steve Albert
Beer infused ice cream http://thebrewerscow.com Ask: $125,000 for 15% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
GoGo Gear Entrepreneur:
Arlene Battishill
Fashionable protective scooter gear http://www.gogogearla.com Ask: $125,000 for 15% Deal:
$300,000 for 65% Investor(s): Daymond
John ST Valuation:
$462K
Shark Tank Season 3,
Episode 9
Tower Paddle Boards Entrepreneur: Stephan Aarstol
Stand Up Paddle Board Brand http://www.towerpaddleboards.com Ask: $150,000 for 10% Deal: $150,000 for 30% plus 1st right
of refusal on investing in any future business Stephan
raises money for Investor(s): Mark Cuban ST Valuation:
$500K
Instant Lifts Entrepreneur:
Nick & Penelope LaRosa
Taped up skin lifts http://www.instantlifts.com Ask: $100,000 for 25% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
Vinamor Entrepreneur:
Gary DeJohn
Wine aerating & measuring device http://www.thevinamor.com Ask: $75,000 for 30% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
Miso Media Entrepreneur:
Aviv Grill
App for learning to play music http://www.misomedia.com Ask: $300,000 for 5% Deal:
$300,000 for 8% Investor(s): Mark
Cuban ST
Valuation: $3.75M
Shark Tank Season 3,
Episode 8
Profender Entrepreneur: Tony Devine
Basketball shot defending device http://www.theoriginalprofender.com Ask: $75,000 for 15% Deal: No deal Investor(s): None
Nardo's Natural Entrepreneur: Mastronardo Brothers
Organic skin care line http://nardosnatural.com Ask: $75,000 for 12% Deal: $75,000 for 50% Investor(s): Barbara Corcoran ST Valuation:
$150K
Rent-A-Grandma Entrepreneur: Todd Pliss
Grandma babysitting business http://rentagrandma.com Ask: $150,000 for 20% Deal: No deal Investor(s): None
Litter Entrepreneur: Rachael Mann &
Mackenzie Burdick
Designer jewelry from recycled chain http://littersf.com Ask: $80,000 for 51% Deal: $80,000 for 70% + salaries Investor(s): Daymond John & Mark
Cuban ST Valuation:
$115K
Shark Tank Season 3,
Episode 7
Kisstixx Entrepreneur: Dallas Robinson &
Mike Buonomo
Matched, reactive lip balms http://www.kisstixx.com Ask: $200,000 for 20% Deal: $200,000 for 40% Investor(s): Mark Cuban ST Valuation:
$500K
The Smart Baker Entrepreneur:
Daniel & Stephanie Pensing
Cooking innovation products http://www.thesmartbaker.com Ask: $75,000 for 25% Deal:
$75,000 for 40% + 5% royalty until investment returned Investor(s): Barbara Corcoran ST
Valuation: $188K
Heat-Helper Entrepreneur:
Lyle Shooty
Device that recycles dryer heat http://www.heat-helper.com Ask: $100,000 for 50% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
TEC Entrepreneur:
Scott Jordan
Patent for wiring clothing http://www.scottevest.com Ask: $500,000 for 15% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
Shark Tank Season 3,
Episode 6
Five-Minute Furniture Entrepreneur: Jared Joyce
No tools, easy assembly furniture. http://jaredjoyce.com Ask: $250,000 for 25% Deal: No deal Investor(s): None
The Painted Pretzel Entrepreneur: Raven Thomas
Chocolate covered pretels. http://www.thepaintedpretzel.com Ask: $100,000 for 25% Deal: $100,000 for 25% Investor(s): Mark Cuban ST Valuation:
$400K
Esso Watches Entrepreneur: Ryan Naylor
Ion watches. http://essowatches.com Ask: $35,000 for 20% Deal: No deal Investor(s): None
Readerest Entrepreneur: Rick Hopper
Eyewear management gizmo. http://www.specsecure.com Ask: $150,000 for 15% Deal: $150,000 for 65% Investor(s): Lori Greiner ST Valuation:
$230K
Shark Tank Season 3,
Episode 5
Last Lid Entrepreneur: Kevin & Melissa
Kiernan
Fabric garbage can lid. http://www.lastlid.com Ask: $40,000 for 20% Deal: $40,000 for 60% Investor(s): Daymond John ST Valuation:
$67K
Ledge Pillow Entrepreneur: Amanda Schlechter
Pillow for large breasted women. http://www.ledgepillow.com Ask: $30,000 for 25% Deal: No deal Investor(s): None
Talbot Teas Entrepreneur: Shane Talbot, Steven
Nakisher
Boutique brand of teas. http://www.talbottteas.com Ask: $250,000 for 20% Deal: $250,000 for 35% Investor(s): Kevin O'Leary ST Valuation:
$714K
Snap Caps Entrepreneur: Maddie, Margot &
Diane Bradshaw
Interchangable jewelry for teens http://www.snapcapsonline.com Ask: $300,000 for 15% Deal: $300,000 for 30% Investor(s): Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner,
Robert Herjavec ST Valuation:
$1M
Shark Tank Season 3,
Episode 4
The Swilt Entrepreneur: Ivory Tennelle
Sweatshirt blanket hybrid. http://www.theswilt.com Ask: $30,000 for 35% Deal: No deal Investor(s): None
Show-No Entrepreneur: Shelly Ehler
Slitted cover-up beach towel for kids http://showno.com Ask: $50,000 for 25% Deal: $75,000 for 25% Investor(s): Lori Greiner ST Valuation:
$300K
Puppy Cake Entrepreneur: Kelly Cheney
Cake mix for dogs http://www.puppycake.com Ask: $50,000 for 25% Deal: No deal Investor(s): None
Wine Balloon Entrepreneur: Eric Corti
Open wine bottle preservation device http://www.wineballoon.com Ask: $40,000 for 30% Deal: $400,000 for 100% Investor(s): Lori Greiner, Mark Cuban ST Valuation:
$400K
Shark Tank
Season 3, Episode 3
Chord Buddy Entrepreneur: Travis Perry
Guitar cord learning system http://www.chordbuddy.com Ask: $125,000 for 10% Deal: $125,000 for 20% plus $50,000
in escrow for possible infomercial. Investor(s): Robert Herjavec ST Valuation:
$625K
Liquid Money Entrepreneur: Pat McCarthy
Money scented perfume & cologne http://www.liquidmoney.com Ask: $100,000 for 5% Deal: No deal Investor(s): None
Tail Lightz Entrepreneur: Kyle Rainey
Lighted buttons for clothing http://www.taillightz.com Ask: $50,000 for 50% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
You Smell Soap Entrepreneur: Megan Cummins
Elegant soap in paper form http://www.yousmellsoap.com Ask: $55,000 for 20% Deal:$55,000 for 20% plus a guaranteed
salary of $50,000 1st year on top of this Investor(s): Robert Herjavec ST Valuation:
$275K
Shark Tank
Season 3, Episode 2
I Want to Draw a Cat
For You Entrepreneur: Steve Gadlin
Personalized stick figure cat drawings http://iwanttodrawacatforyou.com Ask: $10,000 for 25% Deal: $25,000 for 33%, plus Mark
Cuban agreed to personally draw 1 of every 1000 cats
drawn Investor(s): Mark Cuban ST Valuation:
$75K
Salespreneur Entrepreneur: David Greco
Sales training DVD system http://www.thesalespreneur.com Ask: $90,000 for 40% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
Magician Rick Smith Jr. Entrepreneur: Rick Smith Jr.
Vegas magic act http://www.ricksmithjr.com Ask: $1,500,000 for 20% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
Invis-a-Rack Entrepreneur: Donny McCall
Hideable truck ladder racks http://www.invisarack.com Ask: $100,000 for 10% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
Shark Tank
Season 3, Episode 1
Clean Bottle Entrepreneur: Dave Mayer
Sports bottle with cap on both ends http://cleanbottle.com Ask: $60,000 for 5% Deal:
$60,000 for 8% Investor(s): Mark
Cuban ST
Valuation: $750K
My Wonderful Life Entrepreneur: Nancy Bush, Sue Kruskopf
Online DIY funeral planning service http://www.mywonderfullife.com Ask: $100,000 for 10% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
Business Ghost Entrepreneur: Michael Levin
Ghost book writing service http://businessghost.com Ask: $200,000 for 10% Deal:
No deal Investor(s): None
EZ Vip Entrepreneur:
Alashe Nelson
Book ahead VIP service for hotspots http://www.ezvip.com Ask: $150,000 for 15% Deal:
$150,000 for 30% plus Daymond John fronts an A-list
musician endorsement Investor(s):
Daymond John, Mark Cuban ST
Valuation: $500K